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Jonathan Chait / New York Magazine:
Is the Entire World Conspiring to Make It Look Like Trump Lost the Debate? … In the immediate aftermath of the presidential debate, most reporters and analysts conveyed a similar narrative of what had transpired: Kamala Harris baited Donald Trump into an angry, frequently incoherent performance.
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Jason Lange / Reuters:
Harris vs. Trump: Who is leading the polls?  —  Democratic U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris leads Republican Donald Trump 47% to 42% in the race to win the Nov. 5 presidential election, increasing her advantage after a debate against the former president that voters largely think she won …
Brett Samuels / The Hill:
Trump says he won't do another debate with Harris  —  Former President Trump said Thursday he would not participate in another debate with Vice President Harris, squashing the potential for a second meeting between the two candidates before Election Day.  —  “When a prizefighter loses a fight …
Discussion: Raw Story, NewsNation and HuffPost
Charles Sykes / The Atlantic:
Trump Blames Everybody but Himself  —  He can't face the truth about his performance at the debate.  —  This morning found the former apex predator of American politics looking for some hand-holding.  Donald Trump said on Fox & Friends that he is “not inclined” to do any more debates …
New York Times:
$47 Million Flowed Into Harris Campaign in 24 Hours After Debate  —  The sum included donations from 600,000 individuals.  Vice President Kamala Harris already had a significant financial edge over former President Donald J. Trump entering September.  —  Vice President Kamala Harris raised $47 million …
Tara Suter / The Hill:
Mobile DNC billboard at Trump event to feature Harris crowd size jab  —  A mobile billboard from the Democratic National Committee (DNC) planned to debut outside of an event with former President Trump in Arizona will feature Vice President Harris' recent jab at the former president about campaign rally crowd sizes.
Melinda Newman / Billboard:
Linda Ronstadt Rebukes Donald Trump, Endorses Kamala Harris in Blistering Letter  —  The iconic singer is none too pleased that Trump is speaking at a venue bearing her name.  —  Taylor Swift isn't the only famous cat lady throwing her support behind Democratic presidential candidate Kamala Harris and VP candidate Tim Walz.
Fox News:
Fox News Power Rankings: Trump loses his edge as we brace again for post-debate impact  —  Georgia, North Carolina join 4 other toss-up states in this unprecedented election cycle  —  Former President Donald Trump has lost his edge in Georgia and North Carolina in the latest Fox News Power Rankings …
Discussion: NBC News and Mock Paper Scissors
Lee Moran / HuffPost:
Mary Trump Says Uncle Suffered ‘Narcissistic Injury’ In Debate And Won't Recover
Discussion: Raw Story and PoliticusUSA
Joyce Vance / Civil Discourse with Joyce Vance:
Ebullient and Somber  —  run the gamut from the joy at the remarkable experience …
Sean Craig / The Daily Beast:
Trump Calls on ABC News to Fire Its Entire Staff After He Lost Debate
Scott Macfarlane / CBS News:
Democrats who urged Biden to exit race say Harris is exceeding expectations
Discussion: The Hill and Twitchy
Richard A. Friedman / The Atlantic:
Trump's Repetitive Speech Is a Bad Sign
Miranda Devine / New York Post:
The many, nasty faces of Kamala Harris: VP only reinforced the fatal inauthenticity of her debate performance
The Hill:
Republicans urge Trump to accept second debate against Harris
Paul Kane / Washington Post:
Congressional Republicans try to hide from Trump's debate performance
Alex Presha / ABC News:
Bomb threats reported at multiple buildings in Springfield, Ohio  —  The threat was sent via email “to multiple agencies and media outlets.”  —  A sign hangs from a street light at the intersection of Main Street and Fountain Avenue in Springfield, Ohio, Sept. 11, 2024.
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Liz Dye / Public Notice:
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Zachary Basu / Axios:
Anatomy of a Trump conspiracy theory
Politico:
Trump ally Laura Loomer swatted down after posting bigoted attack on Harris  —  Loomer was invited as a guest to travel with the former president.  —  Two loyal allies of Donald Trump are feuding over a bigoted post about Kamala Harris' Indian heritage, the latest sign of discord among MAGA surrogates …
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Charles R. Davis / Salon:
“Appalling and extremely racist”: Trump's embrace of Laura Loomer is blowing up in his face
Jose Pagliery / NOTUS:
Trump Lawyer Alina Habba Quietly Settles With Ex-Bedminster Waitress Involved In Hush Money Deal  —  The deal is the latest chapter in the legal problems Habba could personally face.  — Copy  —  Alina Habba, the Donald Trump defense attorney who has drawn the ire of judges and even her own teammates …
Discussion: Raw Story
Alberto Gonzales / Politico:
Former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales Will Support Kamala Harris  —  He views Trump's reelection as a threat to the rule of law.  —  I am the only lawyer in American history to serve both as White House counsel and as attorney general.  So, while that does not make me special …
The Hill:
New York's top court throws out Trump gag order appeal  —  New York's high court tossed out former President Trump's appeal of the gag order in his hush money criminal case Thursday.  —  The gag order, which remains in partial effect ahead of Trump's sentencing, bars the former president …
Sarah Fortinsky / The Hill:
Ben & Jerry's co-founders unveil Kamala Harris ice cream flavor  —  Ben & Jerry's co-founders, Ben Cohen and Jerry Greenfield, are unveiling a new ice cream flavor, “Kamala's Coconut Jubilee,” as part of a get-out-the-vote initiative to elect Vice President Harris and other downballot Democrats in November.
Addy Bink / The Hill:
When will you need a REAL ID?  It may be complicated  —  (NEXSTAR) — A program that is intended to enhance U.S. travel requirements, which has been delayed multiple times, is scheduled to take effect in May 2025.  Hiccups during the initial rollout may, however, cause the full enforcement to be delayed again.
Tom Dreisbach / NPR:
Trump's Bedminster club hosted an alleged Nazi sympathizer who stormed the Capitol  —  Twice this past summer, Donald Trump's golf club in Bedminster, N.J. has featured speeches from a rioter convicted of participating in the Jan. 6, 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol, who has a well-documented history …
Alanna Vagianos / HuffPost:
Republicans Are Launching Last-Minute Attempts To Keep Abortion Off The Ballot  —  Conservatives who want to “leave abortion to the states” are doing everything in their power to stop states from voting on pro-choice ballot measures.  —  When Donald Trump attempts to defend his unpopular …
Greg Sargent / New Republic:
Trump's Slow-Burn Authoritarianism  —  If Donald Trump wins in November and launches a full-blown authoritarian presidency next year—as he has promised to do in his own words—what exactly would that national nightmare look like?  —  One set of oft-floated worst-case scenarios looks something like this …
Discussion: Talking Points Memo
Luke Broadwater / New York Times:
In Fight for Congress, Democrats Run as ‘Team Normal,’ Casting G.O.P. as ‘Weird’ … Representative Greg Landsman speaking in Mason, Ohio, this month.  He is one of several Democrats who are trying to make their races a contrast between the normal and the weird.Madeleine Hordinski for The New York Times
 
 
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Ryan J. Reilly / NBC News:
DOJ charges two brothers in Jan. 6 assault on a New York Times photographer
Discussion: HuffPost and The Hill
NBC News:
Judge narrows election interference case against Trump in Georgia
Discussion: CBS News, Reuters and Townhall
Axios:
News photographers slam Harris for reduced access
Discussion: RedState and The Daily Caller
NBC News:
NYC police commissioner resigns amid nightclub probe
Miranda Nazzaro / The Hill:
Monica Lewinsky applauds Drudge Report for labeling debate ‘The End’ for Trump
Discussion: Mediaite
 Earlier Items: 
Gallup:
Exploring Young Women's Leftward Expansion
Discussion: Associated Press and The Hill
Jacqueline Sweet / The Intercept:
RFK Campaign Paid $10 Million to Consultant Who Appears to Have Been on Capitol Grounds During Jan. 6 Attack
Amanda Marcotte / Salon:
Taylor Swift's “Childless Cat Lady” endorsement of Kamala Harris exposes what MAGA men fear most
ProPublica:
Trump Company CEO's Unexplained Meeting With Balkans Leader Raises Specter of New Conflict
Hans Nichols / Axios:
Scoop: Activist Leonard Leo pushes to “weaponize” conservatives
Discussion: Accountable US
Matt Dixon / NBC News:
Florida is disappearing from the national political map
Discussion: Breitbart
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